Mercer Krantz 2025 Rake City Sits 76-78, touched 80

‘24 MIF Joey Severson (Lyons Township HS) is an athlete at the top of the order for RakeCityBaseball Delivers a two strike RBI single here. Compact line drive swing that plays to all fields. Showed off his adjustability at the plate. #Super17 @PBRIllinois @CreeksideBase

I am excited to announce that I will further my academic and athletic careers at the Illinois Institute of Technology! I want to thank my parents, RakeCityBaseball, Fenwick Baseball, and teammates for being with me during this journey.

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I am excited to announce my commitment to Elmhurst University. I’d like to thank my family, my coaches and teammates at RakeCityBaseball who have supported me the whole way. #RollJays Ryan Crowley Elmhurst University Baseball Riverside Brookfield Baseball

I am honored to announce my admission and commitment to play baseball at MIT. I’m grateful for the opportunity offered by the coaches MIT Baseball. I would like to thank my family, teammates, coaches RakeCityBaseball Lyons Township Baseball, and teachers Lyons Township High School District 204, for all the support.

INF Joey Severson (Lyons Township, 2024) commits to Massachusetts Institute of Technology. (MIT Baseball | Lyons Township Baseball) 👤: loom.ly/TZRRw9M

I’m super proud to announce my commitment to the university of Cincinnati!! I would first like to thank God, family, coaches, and teammates for pushing me everyday. Lastly I would like to thank the Cincinatti coaching staff for this amazing opportunity!! 🔴⚫️‼️‼️

FINAL from York: Lyons Township Baseball 11 No. 21 York Dukes Baseball 3 RHP Mercer Krantz (Lyons Township, 2025) fired the last 3.1 innings and only allowed two hits for the Lions.

Mercer Krantz (‘25, IL) has worked the low-80s on the FB. Showing a depthy breaker in there, with some depth to it. Also has a mid-70s changeup with some depth, fading AS. Pitching with tempo & pace. Perfect Game Illinois PG_Uncommitted #MidwestWS

The New York Mets are calling up Eric Orze to the majors.

RHP Mercer Krantz (Prep Baseball Illinois, 2025; RakeCityBaseball) up to 86 mph in the AM slot, pitching in the low-80s, natural cut. Tight spin with conviction on SL, 76-78 mph. #ILSummerChamps | @PBR_Uncommitted

Big thanks to Michael Kellar and Illinois Wesleyan Baseball for the great opportunity at the July 31st prospect camp! Meeting all the coaches at this elite program gave me a greater motive to continue grinding with RakeCityBaseball

I’m extremely excited to announce my commitment to play baseball at St. Norbert college. I would like to thank my friends, family, teammates, and coaches RakeCityBaseball for contributing towards my success and pushing me every step of the way. #GoGreenKnights 🔰

Thank you Chad P. Herren, Jack Howard , and Tyler Ingram for giving me this opportunity!!! #THEVALLEYBOYS

Let’s get after it! Chad P. Herren, Tyler Ingram and Jack Howard

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